Ads by SkyWidget. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)

SkyWidget is the PUP that uses misleading techniques to prevent removal. Use Reimage to locate malicious components and get rid of them faster than with uninstall instructions. A full system scan blocks virus reappearance and prevents traffic to malicious domains.
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What is SkyWidget?

If you have installed SkyWidget willingly, then probably you are not aware of misleading adware-type programs that may initiate various inconveniences on target computer. This app belongs to this category and is not recommended using because it is related to various third parties and people report that it implements unfair activities. First of all, it frequently spreads in a bundle with other free software, ant that's why it has also been categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It has specifically been designed for Asian market, so the biggest possibility to install SkyWidget virus is when installing questionable freewares from websites dedicated to Asians. Be very careful with this application because it may try to promote some dubious online shopping websites, various services or programs offering websites and so on. However, you have to avoid SkyWidget redirects because you can never be sure what websites it may try to promote. In the worst case scenario, SkyWidget ads may reroute you to a website that is filled with questionable content or to a website that is managed by cyber criminals who seek to make you buy something in order to scam you. Even though it will not necessarily happen, you should consider such a situation and prevent it in advance. In addition to ads, redirects and other unwanted issues, SkyWidget virus is capable of installing tracking cookies, monitoring your online activities and transmitting collected information to remove control servers. Such activity is not fair because people are not informed about those cookies. Moreover, be aware that they may require individual removal, i.e. SkyWidget cookies may remain active even after removing this adware from the computer. especially if you select manual removal option. That's why we highly recommend you to scan your computer with a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage and eliminate all unwanted applications from your PC.

How can SkyWidget hijack my computer?

SkyWidget can be downloaded to the computer as a very useful application capable of enhancing user's web browsing experience. However, we highly do not recommend trusting it because instead of the promised functions it may initiate a whole list of unwanted activities and may even push you into trouble. Unfortunately, you can start seeing SkyWidget ads on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer even if you didn't have intentions to install this app. That's because it has been added to various freewares and sharewares as 'optional download' and tricks people into installing it without being noticed. To avoid infiltration of such and similar programs in the future, you should always select Advanced or Custom installation option every time when you are going to install a freeware and check what is hiding in it. If you find a check box or even several check boxes stating that you accept to install additional components, unmark the ticks without hesitation. Otherwise, you may start experiencing SkyWidget redirects, slowdowns, annoying advertising and similar inconveniences that may turn your web browsing to hell.

How to remove SkyWidget virus?

'Ads by SkyWidget' is an indicator that your computer is vulnerable and may be filled with various potentially unwanted programs. That's why we recommend scanning it with a reputable anti-spyware. If you are not willing to use additional software, try following manual removal guidelines that are given down below:

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Delete SkyWidget from Safari

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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for SkyWidget or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete SkyWidget removal process.